Category: gadgetry

It’s time to take Google’s Pixel phones more seriously

[ad_1] Of course, that can’t all be attributed to the Pixel 3a and Google hasn’t broken down what exactly pushed this growth. The pricier Pixel 3s have gone on sale a few times since their launch, which could have helped drive numbers up. But it’s almost a no-brainer: the company is selling more units, simply […]

The tech you need to declutter your academic life

[ad_1] Regardless of the system you’ve picked, you’ll want to make sure you never run out of space. Having to carry around an external hard drive defeats the purpose of decluttering in the first place. You can either go for a device with larger storage (1TB would be plenty but 500GB is adequate) or invest […]

Google’s Pixel sales doubled thanks to the 3a

[ad_1] Check out the engine cam video.SpaceX sends its ‘Starhopper’ on an untethered test flight After completing zero of two launch attempts on Wednesday, SpaceX went two for two on Thursday. Its Dragon spacecraft is making a third trip to the ISS, while its Starhopper test vehicle took a tiny untethered jump from its test […]

Save $250 on a Vizio Soundbar with Dolby Atmos

[ad_1] Vizio SB46514-F6 Soundbar Street price: $950; deal price: $700 Down to $700 from a street price of around $950, this is a new low that we expect to see more regularly on this soundbar. This new top pick includes built in Bluetooth and Chromecast for music streaming, as well as a connection panel with […]

Magic Leap’s Independent Creator Program delivers its first app

[ad_1] The game is a 3D jigsaw puzzle that sends players to world-famous monuments around the globe. Users watch landmarks, like the Statue of Liberty and the Taj Mahal, crumble. Then they must piece them back together. This is just the first of several games to come out of ICP, and Magic Leap says we […]

Samsung rescheduled the Galaxy Fold launch

[ad_1] We’ll meet Samsung’s first foldable phone in September.The Galaxy Fold release has been rescheduled Three months after its postponed launch, we finally have an idea of when the $1,980 Galaxy Fold’s release date. Samsung announced that “select markets” will have a chance to get the convertible device in September. Its engineers have changed the […]

Nintendo will launch a Disney-themed Switch in Japan

[ad_1] If you’re unfamiliar, Tsum Tsum is a line of Disney figures and toys that feature beloved characters in a more kawaii design. They’re often found in gacha vending machines, conveniently at the same eye-level as your young children, for maximum pester power. But, since they are gacha, there’s always the risk that you’ll wind […]

Scientists used phone accelerometer data to predict personality traits

[ad_1] In a paper published by the IEEE Computer Society, the researchers say how quickly, how far and when we walk — and if we pick up our phones during the night — reveals telling patterns. By correlating physical activity to personality traits, the team determined that “agreeable” people have random activity patterns and are […]

The best note-taking apps for students

[ad_1] So what should I use? There are dozens if not hundreds of note-taking apps to choose from. All of them, unsurprisingly, promise to make you an organization and productivity guru. If you’re struggling to sift through them all, it’s important to ask the following questions. What hardware do I own? First and foremost, eliminate […]

Oculus Venues events are coming to the Quest

[ad_1] Venues’ arrival is part of the Oculus platform’s updates for July, which also includes an update for Guardian on the Quest. Guardian, as you might know, is what you’d use to specify the area where you can safely play inside virtual reality. The update makes Guardian much better at automatically recognizing multiple play spaces […]